Bunnies offer cuddles (for a donation) in downtown Minneapolis

Haremione, Mercedes and Teddy Graham were among several bunnies available to cuddle Thursday at an event sponsored by Bunny Besties at Meet Minneapolis on Nicollet Mall. Bunny Besties is a nonprofit group that provides therapy and support rabbits to those in need.

The state's technology system has been plagued by high-profile failures, and finding someone willing to head the department has proven challenging. "It keeps me up at night," Walz said in an interview.